Lessons from an Anniversary Dinner Last week Edith and I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary in San Diego. Forty-one years is a milestone we do not take lightly. When we married, we were young, broke, and living in public housing, but we shared a dream and a vision for the life we hoped to build together. By God’s grace, that vision has carried us through many seasons. During our visit, we had dinner at a wonderful restaurant called Top of the Market. What happened there reminded me of...

February often turns our attention to love and appreciation, but for leaders, caring for people is more than a seasonal idea. It is a daily responsibility. The strength of our families, the effectiveness of our teams, and the legacy we leave are all shaped by how intentionally we value others. Strong leadership begins at home. Investing time in family builds the emotional foundation that sustains us in demanding seasons. Presence, encouragement, and genuine connection remind those closest to...

The first Monday of a new year carries a unique kind of pressure. Calendars are clean. Expectations are high. Goals are ambitious. For leaders, especially those in demanding, service-driven roles, the instinct is often to start fast, say yes often, and push hard. Momentum feels productive. Busyness feels like commitment. But early in this new year, leaders would do well to pause and embrace an important reframing: Wellness is not selfish. It is strategic. Leadership, at its core, is about...